Description

The English Language Program (ELP) offered by the Office of International Services is for spouses and family members of international students. This program is held weekly Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30am to 11:45am, and offers three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. In the beginner's level, students learn basic grammar, vocabularies, and sentence structures. In the intermediate level where students are more verbal yet have harder time expressing their thoughts coherently, they learn proper pronunciation through listening to tapes and group discussions. In the advanced level, students are challenged with reading materials to increase their comprehension ability. They also learn idioms and discuss common issues faced by international students, such as: immigration problems, laws, car insurance, and so forth. Each month, the program offers a fieldtrip and a potluck event. Students have the opportunity to visit the Natural History Museum, downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, and many educational places in Los Angeles. The English Language Program is taught by eleven experienced volunteer teachers.

The ELP provides a safe and friendly environment for spouses and family members of international students to learn and improve their English as well as make friends in the community. This year, there are over 50 students enrolled, and they come from countries including China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Poland, France, Brazil, Iran, and Turkey. Students have enjoyed learning English together and getting to know each other's culture.